Pasadena

What a "Prince"! Ten-year-old Cocker Spaniel at the Pasadena Humane Society needs to go home for some royal treatment! Prince (ID# A254579) is a 10 year-old cocker spaniel at the Pasadena Humane Society. He was turned in by his human in horrendous condition. His ears and legs were so badly matted that he could barely walk. Prince is now mat-free and ready to go! He's a happy old guy; even when he could barely get around, his tail wagged and wagged and he wanted to meet everyone! Prince has some lens changes to his eyes, but still appears to be able to see. Other than that, he was given a clean bill of health. Contact the Pasadena Humane Society adoptions office at (626) 792-7151 x 137. Or email Kevin at mobile@phsspca.org Mary at adoptsup@phsspca.org or Ute at ute@phsspca.org Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, 361 S. Raymond Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 792-7151 x119

2nd Chance Pet Rescue This group is devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of abused and abandoned animals, normally foundlings or from local shelters. Occasionally, and in particularly heart-rending circumstances, owner surrenders are accepted. E--mail: secondchancepetrescue@hotmail.com Phone: 661-269-1041

The Bill Foundation
P.O. Box 5202 Beverly Hills, Ca. 90209-5202
Phone: 310-860-0171.
Email: billfoundation@billfoundation.org

Barkie Buddies works with the local shelter, finding those special dogs who need a bit of extra help in getting out of the shelter and into new loving homes. If you'd like to help by offering a foster home or if you would like to adopt a dog in need, call Elaine Edford at Barkie Buddies Rescue: 818.709.7061. E-mail: Pets@PetBond.com

Pictured at the left is Frances, ID # A018357, a true lady, and one of the sweetest, gentlest dogs you'll ever meet...a 12-year-old 'senior' looking for a senior person (ask about the 'Seniors for Seniors' discount program!) or someone who is laid back and calm. Likes: Eating too much, watching TV, dancing, naps and belly rubs. Dislikes: Some other dogs, diets and long walks. Perfect for a smaller home and less active family. Burbank Animal Shelter, 1150 Victory Place Burbank, CA 91502. Call the Shelter at (818) 238-3340 or Volunteers of The Burbank Animal Shelter at (818) 238-3344.

Rancho Coastal Humane Society always has senior pets at its facility, many of which come from other shelters through the Second Chance Program. To find out how you can lend your support by sponsoring an animal, volunteering, or making a donation, please visit their website above. Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: (760) 753-6413 E-Mail: info@rchumanesociety.org

H.A.R.T. (Humane Animal Rescue Team) is a non-profit organization devoted to rescuing senior dogs from senior individuals who have become too ill to take care of the dog, have to go into a retirement home, or have passed away. The H.A.R.T. sanctuary can take in 50 dogs at a time, and has an 80% success rate in adopting out dogs to loving families. Their adoption policy is strict, screening prospective adopters very carefully, performing a house check, and carefully matching the right dog to the right family. H.A.R.T. takes on the very tough cases, and depends on donations as well as people to adopt and foster their seniors and special needs dogs. If you are interested in adoption of a senior dog or a long-term foster arrangement, H.A.R.T. may be able absorb all associated veterinarian costs during the dog's lifetime. Of course, donations are also most welcome. E-mail: Petbusy@aol.com

The Brittany Foundation This agency has many seniors and special needs dogs in need of sponsorships and/or foster homes. Any help is always greatly appreciated. Phone: 818-709-5706. Email: brittany_dogs@yahoo.com

Connect A Pet Rescue is dedicated to helping animals in two ways: (1) through the rescue of abused, abandoned, injured dogs and cats and placement into loving homes that will last their lifetime; (2) by offering people a place to show their rescued animals after they do the angel work of saving an animal off the streets somewhere. Address: 8023 Beverly Blvd., PO Box 5-282 Los Angeles, CA 90048. Phone: 310-503-4719

Friends of Animals Foundation
E-mail: foaf@eudoramail.com Friends of Animals Foundation, P.O. Box 34-1230. Los Angeles, CA 90034.

K-9 PALS is the all volunteer non-profit organization working on behalf of the dogs of the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. Our mission is to promote adoptions, provide humane care, and to strive to eliminate the euthanasia of shelter dogs for reasons other than serious health or behavior problems. Telephone: (805) 681-4369. E-mail: adoptme@k-9pals.org

San Diego Special Needs Rescue is dedicated to rescuing small dogs from life-threatening situations.... in danger of being euthanized in animal shelters, neglected or abused. Dogs are also accepted from individuals (when space permits) so they are not bounced around to different homes or collected and sold to research labs by "bunchers." E-mail: SpecialNeedsRescue@san.rr.com

Craig's List (San Diego Area)

Pet Orphans Fund is located at 7720 Gloria Avenue, Van Nuys (Los Angeles), Californi 91406.. It is a private humane shelter with a mission to find new, loving homes for dogs and cats relinquished by their families. Adoption process includes a home visit, application, and adoption fee. Telephone: 818-901-0190. E-mail: pof@petorphansfund.org

Following are some breed rescues in southern California. For more listings, please check the broader list of breed rescue agencies.

Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California, Long Beach, CA, offers sanctuary, healing, and placement into a new family, to distressed, abandoned, injured, or homeless Basset Hounds. We work to raise funds to save as many hounds as we possibly can and strive to constantly grow our network of volunteers and foster homes to provide as many options as we can for every hound in need. Currently available: Clyde, in the photo at the left -- a really sweet old guy who would love to find a forever home. Clyde would love to sit with you and enjoy your company. He would also like some walks to help keep him in good shape. He's currently in excellent condition at 50 pounds...not too fat, not too thin. E-mail: bassetjunky@yahoo.com

Fetching Companions Retriever Rescue, Palos Verdes, CA. Telephone: 888-4-1-2-FETCH (888-412-3382) E-mail: info@fetchingcompanions.org

Basset Rescue, San Diego, CA
Contact Jerri Caswell (619)286-8638; E-mail sdbasset@ aol.com